Definition Synonyms
Definition of under - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
positionin a position directly below something
- The cat is under the table.
2.
quantityless than a certain number or amount
- Children under five get in for free.
3.
processesexperiencing a particular process
- The project is under review.
4.
controlcontrolled or managed by someone
- The company is under new management.
5.
physicsRare in response to a force or influenceRare
- The bridge collapsed under the weight of the snow.
Adverb
1.
measurementless than a particular amount or level
- The team scored under 30 points..
2.
insufficiencyinsufficiently or not enough
- The team was under prepared for the match.
3.
movementso as to pass beneath something
- The car drove under the bridge.
4.
unconsciousnessin or into an unconscious state
- She went under during the operation.
Adjective
1.
ranklower in rank, power, or authority
- He felt under his new manager at work.
2.
measurementinsufficient or lacking in a particular respect
- The report was under in details.
3.
medicalUS anesthetized especially with general anesthesiaUS
- The patient is under for the surgery.
Expressions with under
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not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
put a document into a specific folder or category
Please file under 'Invoices' when you finish.
sink below the surface of water
The ship began to go under rapidly after the collision..
place something beneath another object
She put the documents under the book to keep them hidden..
fit into a small space by force
He managed to squeeze under the fence to retrieve the ball.
in a single building or location
The entire family lives under one roof.
without being heard by others
He cursed under his breath as he missed the bus.
plainly noticeable, easy to spot or understand
The answer was under our noses the whole time.
experiencing stress or difficulty
She performs well even when under pressure.
placed beneath a carpet
The keys were under the carpet.
in bed beneath the bed covers
She read a book under the covers.
outdoors at night under the sky
We decided to sleep under the stars.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
feeling slightly ill or not well
She stayed home because she was under the weather..
have too much work to deal with
She is snowed under with paperwork this week.
fail or break down due to pressure
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
be included or classified under a category
This issue will come under legal matters.
be criticized or opposed by others
The new policy came under attack from various groups.
be criticized or attacked
The politician came under fire for his controversial remarks.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained cool under pressure during the emergency.
fail to cope with stress or pressure
She might crack under the pressure of the exam.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.
suddenly stop coping because strong pressure becomes too much
After weeks of criticism, he finally crack under the strain.
informal term for Australia and New Zealand
He moved to down under last year for his new job..
Origin of under
Old English, under (beneath)
Terms with under included in their meaning
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political entity
politically organized body of people under one government
hygiene
act of washing under a shower
texture
easily giving way under pressure
children
young male child usually under ten
hygiene
wash your body standing under falling water from a shower device
physics
fall straight down under gravity
independence
not under the control or power of another
common usage
under usual conditions
bathing
wash oneself under a spray of water
situation
matter or situation under consideration
business identity
official name under which a company conducts business
court status
held in jail as punishment under a judge's order
pet dogs
young dog under one year old
authority
under the control of a specified entity
political entity
large group of territories under a single sovereign authority
under direction
directed or managed by someone
agriculture
group of domestic animals under human care
young child
very young child, typically under one year old
topic of concern
subject or problem under discussion or consideration
legal
put someone in a detention center under legal custody
clothing
item of clothing worn under or over another
age
old enough under law to have certain rights
medical
feeling unwell or under the weather
concern
subject or situation under consideration or discussion
Examples of under in a sentence
He hid under the bed during the storm. The temperature stayed under freezing. The budget was under the expected amount. The new policy is under consideration. The building is under construction. The project is under strict supervision.
The country was under military rule. The tree bent under the force of the wind. The table broke under the pressure of the heavy books. The temperature remained under freezing all night. She finished the test in under an hour. The report was under researched, leading to errors. His explanation was under detailed, causing confusion. The cat crawled under the fence. The submarine went under the ice. The anesthetist said he would be under soon. I was under for nearly three hours. She felt under her colleagues in the hierarchy. He was under the director in the organization. The budget was under for the project needs. His explanation was under and left us confused. She was under for the entire dental procedure. While under, he didn't feel any pain during the operation.
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- French:sous, en dessous de, ...
- German:unter, weniger als, ...
- Italian:sotto, meno di, ...
- Spanish:debajo de, por debajo de, ...
- Portuguese:debaixo de, abaixo de, ...
- Chinese:下, 不足, ...
- Japanese:下, 以下, ...
- Arabic:تَحْت, أَقَلّ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתַּחַת לְ, בְּחָסֵר, ...
- Russian:под, менее, ...
- Ukrainian:під, нижче, ...
- Hindi:के नीचे, कम, ...
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